UTHSC

The University of Tennessee Policies on Safety and Health

SUBJECT: B. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPARTMENT/UNITS

EFFECTIVE: 6/1/89

It shall be the responsibility of each department or unit to support and enforce
the policies and procedures contained in the Campus Safety and Health Manual, the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, and any other applicable safety and health rules and regulations. It shall also
be the department's responsibility to make certain that all supervisors and employees
are aware of safety and health rules and regulations and to provide the resources
needed to train their personnel in all aspects of their jobs relating to safety and
health that are within their particular area of responsibility. Specific operational
procedures for safety and health shall be established and implemented as needed or
required.